First of all I am a great fan of Tamil cinema and in the last 2 years I have probably seen the best of Tamil cinema. I loved movies like Veyil, Mozhi, Paruthiveeran, Oram Poo..and the list can go on. Recently I saw Dasavatharam on day 1 and I thought the movie was good but something was missing. I think there was no purpose for the story, though I know people will point to chaos theory but a movie goer cannot depend on chaos theory to understand a movie. Kamal's acting was superb as usual but this movie is no where close to any of his classics.I...
June 28, 2008
May 18, 2008
Posted by Gani on Sunday, May 18, 2008
After some reflection I was able to finalize the rankings my favourite 10 movies in 2007. I have listed them and provided reasons for why I liked them:Chennai – 600028 (Tamil) : What can I say the combination was awesome, Chennai + Street Cricket + Amazing Script. Venkat Prabhu you win hands down as the director of the year. SPB Charan and J. K Saravanaa.. you made one the finest films tamil cinema has seen in recent times. The only movie that stood up to Sivaji and did not falter. I am waiting with bated breath for Saroja.Johnny Gaddar (Hindi):...
Posted by Gani on Sunday, May 18, 2008
India's national animal is the 'Tiger'. But modern 'India' as a country seldom acts like one. Attacks on the country (ref. most recent incidents in Jaipur) are taken lying down as if it is our Karma. India must put its act together and the government must toughen its stance around national security. Only 'security' can bring unhindered peace and progress to the nation and that will in turn enable us to achieve our vision of being a super power and rightfully so.India must take the following multi-pronged initiatives to be taken seriously by the...
